Drone Legislation Would Require Owners To Buy Insurance, Get UAV 'License Plates'
A Southern California lawmaker is pushing legislation to require drone owners to purchase insurance policies for their vehicle.
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A Southern California lawmaker is pushing legislation to require drone owners to purchase insurance policies for their vehicle.
Expecting to get one of 400,000 drones estimated to be sold this Christmas? Don't forget to register it first.
The motion would ban drones from flying lower than 400 feet within a half-mile of "any large venue special event, including but not limited to any Carson stadium" while a special event is ongoing.
Drones are changing the way people capture video and how businesses deliver their products but who knew you could use these aerial robots to clean?
A drone was flying close enough to a jetliner making its final approach into Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday to prompt the plane's pilot to radio the control tower about the encounter, officials said.
Drone operators in Los Angeles who break federal rules risk facing criminal charges under a measure approved Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council.
Martin Sheldon was charged with two counts of obstructing a peace officer in the lawful performance of his duties, according to Feuer's office.
Kentucky campus police have charged law student Peyton Wilson with second degree wanton endangerment for operating a drone that crashed into a section of Commonwealth Stadium before the Wildcats' season-opening football game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
A student's drone crashed into a part of newly renovated Commonwealth Stadium before the Wildcats faced Louisiana-Lafayette in the season opener, Kentucky officials confirmed Saturday.
A drone buzzed over the court during a U.S. Open match in Louis Armstrong Stadium on Thursday night and crashed into an empty section of seats.
A man was detained on Friday for flying his drone too close to a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter in Hollywood.
California lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would make it a trespassing violation to fly drones over private property without permission.
Two California men have pleaded guilty to using drones to smuggle nearly 30 pounds of heroin from Mexico to the United States.
An unusual catch was recently made by one fisherman in San Diego.
Authorities in San Bernardino County issued a stern warning Wednesday for anyone caught flying an unmanned aerial vehicle over dangerous situations, such as wildfires.
Authorities have issued a warning to the public Friday after they say two flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in Southern California this week.
The blaze about 90 miles east of Los Angeles has charred 36 square miles of timber and brush since June 17. As of Thursday, it was only 21 percent contained.
Fixed wing air craft had to be grounded Wednesday evening due to FAA regulations, after a drone was seen flying over the Onyx Summit area around 5:30 p.m., Cal Fire officials say.
Michael Luzansky, owner of Lucky7Drones, says the company was shooting an instructional video on 13th Street Wednesday night when the man smacked the drone out of the air.
Enrique Iglesias is undergoing reconstructive hand surgery in Los Angeles after his fingers were sliced during a recent concert.
The 40-year-old heartthrob was flown to Los Angeles for treatment.
The proposal arrives as companies such as Amazon continue to develop a drone delivery system and smaller businesses, in industries like filmmaking and real estate, hope to give their projects an aerial view.
Some in the aviation community are calling for tighter laws and regulations after a potentially hazardous event was avoided at LAX involving a commercial flight and a drone.
The plane was making its final descent into the Los Angeles airport Sunday when the pilot reported the close call, according to audio obtained by NBC News.
Police in a Mexican border city said Wednesday that a drone overloaded with illicit methamphetamine crashed into a supermarket parking lot.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The fire quickly grew to burn more than 350 acres int he Antelope Acres community.
The uniforms will have embroidered employee first names on gray-colored shirts and coveralls, along with the SoCalGas emblem. Each employee will also have company-issued photo identification badges and marked SoCalGas vehicles.
Ventura County Sheriff's Office said the three suspects delivered psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana to juveniles.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested a man camping out in a resident's garage after the owner noticed food missing from the fridge.
Jackie, the bald eagle who gained national attention for raising eaglets in Big Bear with her partner Shadow, has died after receiving care in an animal care center, Ojai Raptor Center in California announced Monday. Nicole Comstock reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring millions in production spending. Gio Insignares reports.
Officers were in high-speed pursuit of an alleged DUI driver on Monday night when the suspect fled into a parking structure to evade arrest.
The Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of illegally recording his coworkers allegedly saying sexist, homophobic and racist remarks. Tom Wait reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
